6TH ZUL HIJJAH 1441
27 JULY 2020
THE HILAAL CONTROVERSY AND THE UNDERLYING INTENTION
Question: Wifaaqul Ulama has not accepted the Eid announcement of the Mujlisul Ulama of S.A. What is their reason for this?
Answer
We are not affiliated to Wifaaqul Ulama. You should refer your question to the Wifaaq, not to us. We are not aware of their reason for their stance. Further, do understand that it is valid and permissible for those Ulama not associated with us, and who lack confidence in us, to reject our announcement.
However, for such rejection it is necessary that they have a valid Shar’i reason. If they have such a reason, then they are under no obligation to accept our view and announcement. They are perfectly correct in differing with us. There is no problem in terms of the Shariah regarding differences based on valid Shar’i grounds.